Worship for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany

“The one who finds Joy in the Word of God and thinks on it daily is like a tree planted by water, yielding much fruit in its time....” Psalm 1
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Opening ourselves to the Word of God   -  "Grounding ourselves"

Prelude: “How great Thou art” arr. V. Labenske, played by Deirdre Morrell-Ormerod

Welcome
Lighting of a candle (Do you have one? light it at this time)
Opening Prayer:
You may want to pray along with this prayer by Jani Francis, St. Andrew's U.C. Indian Head Sask., as found in "Gathering" Magazine Winter 2019-20
 Loving Creator, help us enfold one another in blankets of loving encouragement when we falter in the snows of life.
Help us assure and affirm each other when we find ourselves lost in the deep of winter. Help us follow your billowy footprints into sanctuaries of sheltering. Wrap us in your cozy warmth and your soft light of acceptance.
Amen.

Listen to a Hymn for the Season:
​"When the song of the angels is stilled"

Listening for the Word of God or “Rooting”:
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A reading from Pauls First Letter to the Corinthians, chapter 12, verses 1-11 "Diverse gifts from the One Spirit of God"
Reader:  Sophia Oldford

Psalm 36: Clinging to God's steadfast love in the face of a world gone astray. This is a version you can sing along with. Based on KJV.

A reading from the gospel according to John: Chapter 2, verses 1-11 The wedding at Cana.
​Reader: Sophia Oldford

Message:  
Rev. Elisabeth
​Note:  Sorry for the 18 sec pause at the beginning

Rev. Elisabeth's Message, continued:

Sing along hymn from More Voices " My love colours outside the lines"

Putting Word into Action, or “Bringing fruit”:

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Offering our gift of Talent, Treasure and Time
"Your wedding gift"

Prayers:
-Thanksgiving for Life Celebrations you enjoyed
- Sharing the difficulties of life under restrictions
-Asking for help that you might soon be able to       celebrate with others again

Sing along hymn: "I am the light of the world"

Blessing: 
May an abundance of Good Will enfold you
May you step into a River of Delight
And as you walk in the wintry landscape,
May the wine of unexpected happiness warm your heart. Amen.

Postlude: “How can I keep from singing” arr. V. Labenske, played by Deirdre Morrell-Ormerod

Credits: Title Art: Detail from "Water to Wine" by Susan Angelo-DeBay,
​Art above message: Wedding at Cana, 14th cent. Fresco from Serbia and detail from Giotto's "Marriage Feast at Cana"